buntings

plural of bunting

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • In addition to the three World Series titles, the Dodgers have won five NL pennants and nine division titles under Roberts.
    Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Founded in Milwaukee in 1887 by seven Eder brothers, the business originally made pillows, felt pennants, rag dolls, and hunting jackets.
    Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026
  • The ultra-fine plaits falling past the shoulders give this look a sleek, understated finish.
    Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Others carried banners, while billboards across the city bore Khamenei’s image.
    Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • For example, one set of flag banners for Argentina and Cape Verde were in Miami at Hard Rock Stadium for Friday’s game while the other set was already en route to Atlanta, where the winner of this match would play next in the Round of 16.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Overly Elaborate Pleats Heavy, elaborate pleats can make curtains look stiff and overly formal, which is why designers are favoring simpler, more elegant pleat styles.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Wherever 21-year-old Filipina rising star Alexandra Eala plays, a Filipino diaspora packs the stands with flags and Tagalog chants, giving her a home-court edge.
    Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Other common flags include water retention in the legs and ankles that worsens as the day goes on, persistent fatigue that sleep doesn’t resolve and a tendency to catch colds more frequently than usual.
    Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • The Phillies have cultivated strong bullpen depth this year, and players on the fringes were tested in recent games.
    Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 29 June 2026
  • Over the past few years, Beatty has quietly positioned himself as a virtuosic songwriter operating on the fringes of pop.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • When the streamers come down, the felt lift goes with them, and what survives is a line in the budget defended by everyone who had a good time.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The promotion of Starz to all of Peacock subscription tiers is something of a novelty – not in the broader streaming sector, where bundling is commonplace, but for two general-entertainment streamers.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • This is a film with genuine heart and authenticity that reflects modern Britain while speaking to audiences far beyond its borders.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026
  • The United States and the European Union have expressed concern about China’s new ethnic unity law, which went into effect this week and gives Beijing the legal basis to take action against people outside its borders.
    Reuters, NBC news, 3 July 2026
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“Buntings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buntings. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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